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for Ira Poole
Mike Hanson Hanson
September 18, 2020
Just learned of passing , What a fantastic gentleman, I was a producer at A CTV and we did a story on his yard in the 1990s and it was wonderful, just looked on the Internet and found out that he had passed, what a great man he is
November 15, 2009
Hi Mrs. Poole,
We learned of Ira's passing from the news, and we're deeply saddened. We we're some of the very first members of Shoreline Christian Center and had known Ira very well in the early days of the church. Elaine and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and you're family at this time. God Bless you,
Jacques Grant
November 7, 2009
HELLO MRS. POOLE, I JUST HEARD THE NEWS TODAY 11/07/09' SAT. FROM MY COUSIN MS. SHARON CARTER IN SAN ANTONIO TX.; I LIVE IN PHOENIX ARIZONA 85032...'[email protected]'', I AM THE SON OF NONA V. ELLISON ( LOCKHART TX. ) OUR FAMILY CONSISTS OF THE ''JONES'' & 'JAMES' FAMILY ALL IN LOCKHART TEXAS. I AM SOOOO HONORED BY HAVING A VEHICHLE TO CONVEY MY SENTIMENTS TO YOU! MAY FATHER GOD RESTS UPON YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES SHOWING HIS PRESENCE AND GRACE!
PASTOR BILL L. HOUSTON ( SERVANT LEADERSHIP PASTOR ) PHOENIX ARIZONA
Sherry Saba
November 5, 2009
Mrs. Poole, I went to high school with Ira, he was a great friend then and a wonderful person. It is so good to know that people don't change. I am so sadden by your loss as well as our communities. You always wonder what happens to your classmates and just hate it when you hear such sad news that they have joined our Lord in heaven but so happy that he is in no pain, I wish that i had kept up with Ira as well as a lot of our Reagain High School classmates. We shouldn't meet at funerals. Ira will be missed and will always be loved. You are in our prayers.Stay strong in Christ. Our Lord will carry you and your family and keep you strong lean on him he will not fail you.
We love you and will continue to pray for you.
Sherry Sims-Saba class of 75
Sandra Bragner-Johnson
November 3, 2009
To the family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
We were classmates at Reagan and he was truly a outstanding person.
God will give you strength during this time.
Pamela Jones Williams
November 2, 2009
Gone too soon! I have known Ira since we were toddlers and I have the photo to prove it. My mother, bless her heart, had a HUGE party for my first b-day and myself and at least ten other toddlers are all posed and poised for the camera and there is Ira, being consoled by an older cousin of mine while he is seen throwing a fit! He was not a happy camper in that photo! We have such little time on this Earth and memories such as those are truly precious. Please know that his family has my deepest and heartfelt sympathies.
-Pamela Jones Williams and Alice Jones
Cindy Smith
November 1, 2009
Dear Family, Friends & Loved Ones,
Please accept my deepest condolences.
My late husband Emmett Smith, who passed away earlier this year -
www.caringbridge.org/visit/emmettsmith
also worked with Ira at KBVO.
My husband was one of the guys who repaired and maintained all the broadcast and transmitting equipment to keep the station on the air, while Ira went out and racked up all the sales for the station so the bills could get paid.
During that time, KBVO was an independant TV station, and it was not affiliated with a major network. The station didn't even have a news department. It was no guarantee that the station would be able to survive and thrive in the highly competitive Austin market, so it was important that new station in town be able to break-in to existing markets and earn a share of the advertising profits.
I'm not sure how many other sales people KBVO employed, but honestly, IRA POOLE is the ONLY name that I remember.
Ira was FIERCE and nobody else came close to acquiring the accounts that he did. He ran circles around everybody else.
As a result of Ira's talent in Austin's sales market and performing his job so well, most employees at KBVO enjoyed financial prosperity and lived very well, including my family.
Ira leaves a proud legacy as a good son, a devoted husband and father, as well as a talented, professional and accomplished co-worker.
He lived an enjoyable and wonderful life. He was rich with family, friends and loved ones. He will be truly missed and long remembered.
May you forever cherish all the wonderful memories.
Thank You Jesus and Thank You Ira!
Sincerely,
Cathy Leal
October 31, 2009
Wray Plicque and family may God give you the strength and peace during this sorrowful time. My prayers go out to each one of you, Cathy Leal
Sue Raup
October 30, 2009
I knew Ira when he was married to Lisa.
I am so sorry. He was a great man and a dedicated father. I know he will be greatly missed by many. My sympathy to the family.
Mark Hester
October 30, 2009
In 1976, football recruits at Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Tx. watched as Ira Poole of Austin Reagan High impressed team-mates and fellow students with his consistently genial and cordial personality, while simultaneously proving his football talent and skills.
Ira's legacy along with his too early departure will nevertheless reflect his good nature, righteous upbringing, positive well-being, and influential presence for years to come.
Peaceful memories to Ira's loved ones !
Always,
Mark Hester
Round Rock/TLC alum. '76
Kathy Wiley-Robinson
October 30, 2009
To the family of Ira Poole. Ira and my brother Darrell Wiley were great friends at Reagan High School. When my brother was killed in 1986, Ira gave a beautiful tribute at his funeral. He will truly be missed. My condolences go out to his wife, kids and other family. I know he and my brother are laughing and talking about their football days in Heaven. May God give you strength through this trying time.
Patricia Alexander
October 30, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
vikki smith
October 30, 2009
I really enjoyed getting to know Ira during some of our office's work with KEYE. He was outgoing, friendly, intelligent, articulate, and just a wonderful man. Our hearts are heavy for the family and our prayers are with you all. Vikki Smith/Urology Team, PA
Theresa & Thomas Cameron
October 30, 2009
I will miss my neighbor, Ira, dearly. He and his family were the first to greet my husband and me – by peeking over the backyard fence - after we moved in. We will never forget those smiling faces and Ira’s cheerful “Hello! Welcome to the neighborhood! Wow, you have a lot of dogs!”
As we settled in, it was a regular occurrence to see and hear Ira practicing t-ball / baseball with his young sons in their backyard. And often, many soft rubber t-balls found their way into our backyard - to our Labrador Retriever’s delight! Ira came by early one evening, after running out of the rubber balls for practice and asked if he could enter our backyard to retrieve them. The balls had fallen into an area comparable to a small forest with lots of native underbrush. He looked at me in disbelief and I mentioned, “You don’t want to go in there, but I know someone who will.” Our Labrador Retriever lived up to his name that day, as I showed Ira how I could pretend to throw a ball in the underbrush and our dog would find the ball and return it. An hour passed of laughing and retrieving about 20 balls, all the while talking about our families, his beloved Longhorns and that his sister and I attended the same college.
We regret that we allowed our busy lives to interfere with getting to know Ira and his family better in the nearly ten years we’ve shared that backyard fence. But we can still hear his laughter and the joy of his children as he played with them - and there is no doubt in our minds how much he loved life and his family. Ira was truly a wonderful and genuine person – a friend to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.
Linda Harvey
October 29, 2009
My and love and prayers are with the family.
Shelli Kozberg
October 29, 2009
Ira and I were UT students and study-buddies in the RTF department. When his birthday came shortly after his jaw was broken playing intramural football, I offered to make him a cake. He laughingly agreed, not knowing that his piece was going straight into the blender so he'd be able to suck it down through a straw. To return the favor, he single-handedly got me through all the technical classes. After being out of touch for many years, we spoke a year or so ago and we laughed that at his age, he'd added to his brood. He was crazy proud and madly in love with Lara and his kids. My thoughts and prayers are with his family through these tough times. May the love and memories comfort you until you are reunited with G-d's gift of Ira J. Poole
ruthetta Winn-Lake
October 29, 2009
To the Poole and Plicque Family,
My prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. I encourage you to read and focus on Psalm 121. It is such a blessing to know that we can look to the hills (the Lord) and know that our help (strength) come from Him and Him only.
Ira seemed to have touched the lives of so many living a blessed life exemplyfing compassion, encouragement, friendship and love for all. His life had to be one that Paul talked about in I Corinthians 15:58 as he encouraged those living a life in Christ; "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."
Marilynn, know that I am here for you if and when you need to talk.
"God is Good"
Terry Newman
October 29, 2009
Ira's light will shine on through his family, children and friends. He was an all-round wonderful, loving person whose life touched many. God's blessings to his family.
Terry Blincoe Newman
LBJ Class of '76
Michael Hygh-Ward
October 29, 2009
Ira and I have been friends since coming together as classmates at Pecan Springs Elementary School (always thought I did a better Michael Jackson impression)- my heart goes out to his family, loved ones and huge following of friends and colleagues. Until we meet again, my brother...
Dave Van Dyke
October 29, 2009
I met Ira while installing the WideOrbit sales and traffic software at KEYE in June and July of 2007. During breaks I found myself talking sports (specifically University of Texas football) with him in his office. What impressed me was not only Ira's obvious love of the team but also his deep appreciation for the people he met through the years of being a fan and what he learned from them. That's a wonderful quality that everyone should have. I'm glad to have known him if only for a short time. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Patricia Perez Garthune
October 29, 2009
I remember Ira vividly from Jr High and High School as a truly charismatic and uplifting presence. Looking back I am more impressed that someone so young could exude such integrity and positive energy. His life touched many and he will be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
October 29, 2009
Ira was one of the most genuine human beings I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Having known him since junior high (Pearce Jr. High), that's saying quite a lot. He had a warmth in his smile and eyes and sincerity from his heart! If you were down, he had a way of bringing you back up! If you were excited about something, he was ecstatic along with you! He will be truly missed, but the wonderful memories from having known Ira since 1970 will live forever in my heart! My deepest sympathies go out to his precious family...
Ginger Grant Sauber
Class of 1976
Sharon L. Carter and Family
October 28, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
David Sanchez
October 28, 2009
Ira and I were friends at Reagan High school and a close friend to me personally. We had lost touch through the years. He was a warm and friendly man who's generosity had no end. He also was a great football player!. My prayers are with him and his family.
"Ira, you will be missed by many."
RIP
Joe Bratcher
October 28, 2009
I had the great pleasure of knowing Ira at Pearce Junior High and Reagan High School. Ira was a close friend during those formative years. We argued and laughed as only 13-17 year old boys can do. He taught me to be competitive and compassionate; for while Ira and I might be on even ground in English and Math, my sports abilities were nothing. I remember to this day getting each other in such trouble in English class that the class broke out in hysterical laughter, including the teacher. "No, Ira, that is not what I meant when I told Joe to put the desk flush against the wall."
I offer condolences to Ira's family for the great loss they have endured. I am sorry that I lost contact with Ira during our adult years. My sorrow is with you as well as my prayers.
Melanie Cox-Fish
October 28, 2009
When Ira came to my wedding reception in 1996, he tried to pretend he'd been at the ceremony when I knew darn well he'd been up the street at the UT football game. He even tried to tell me his "favorite moment" of the wedding, laughing and eyes twinkling the whole time. I was lucky to work with Ira at KEYE.
Sam Godfrey
October 28, 2009
I met Ira in 1977 as a friend and teammate at Texas Lutheran College. You know someone is special when you can remember their smiling face as if it were yesterday. Ira was too young to leave us and I'm sure the lord has work for him. What a great guy.
Mark Hanna
October 28, 2009
Ira always had a ready smile and laugh when he saw you. Great athlete, great friend, great father. Died way too young. Your friend forever.
Sharon (only only) Owens Ellison
October 28, 2009
Ira will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Chase Lanfer
October 28, 2009
He will be greatly missed and loved forever by friends and family.
October 28, 2009
My family and I are so sorry for your lose. May God take care of you all and my deepest sympathy to his wife and children and to his mom and to you lori Plicque. CAROLYN ANDERSON (Austin,Tx.
October 28, 2009
My family and I are so sorry for your lose. May God take care of you all and my deepest sympathy to his wife and children and to his mom and to you lori Plicque. CAROLYN ANDERSON (Austin,Tx.)
Phyllis Gowen Schuette
October 28, 2009
I am proud to have known Ira in high school and to have counted him as one of my friends. Ira gave all he had to everything he did, and did all of those things with a smile and a kind heart. Rest assured that same smile is warming us from his new home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to all of his family and co-workers.
Linda Stites
October 28, 2009
I had the pleasure of working closely with Ira for 10 years and will remember him fondly as a larger than life figure with tremendous charisma. His youthful spirit, contagious smile and laughter, along with a flair for animated story-telling had a way of lighting up a room and captivating an audience. Ira was always genuinely interested in the people around him and forever engaged in conversation. A true salesman, proud papa, friend, colleague and mentor - - he had the effect on people where they would go the extra mile for him, because they knew instinctively that he would do the same for them. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Godspeed, from a fellow KBVO-er.
Patrick, Gwen,Andre, Kameel Wheeler
October 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dennis Upah
October 28, 2009
Ira Poole was a force of nature. He was the kind of man you couldn’t compare to anyone else because he was not like anyone else. When I first moved to Austin in 1995, a Yankee General Manager inheriting a Texas TV station, he didn’t have to embrace me…but he did. Before my family had even been down to visit, he and his family took me to a U.T. Basketball game, picking me up at my corporate apartment with his trademark smile and a neatly folded burnt orange U.T. sweatshirt (which he said was so I didn’t embarrass him)!
Throughout my years at K-EYE, he saw new responsibilities, constant change, a move from selling Kids Club spots to marketing local news promotions, etc., but through it all, I never really saw him lose his cool. His ability to “roll with the changes” is what undoubtedly enabled him to thrive in an environment that saw so many of us move on, and he was as generous with his willingness to learn as he was with his willingness to share.
While always impeccably dressed, I remember once when we asked him to don a silly baseball jersey with us for a company retreat video, and he did an impromptu acting scene that would have made Saturday Night Live proud—such was his ability to be smooth no matter what was thrown at him. He loved to laugh even more than he loved to spin his yarns of Reagan High School football heroism…and he taught me a lot about being comfortable in your own skin.
The one talent Ira possessed more than anything, however, can be summed up in just 2 words: Disarmingly Charming. He never met a single person on whom he didn’t make an impression, and he will be sorely missed by the current and past co-workers at the station he called home.
Roz Mays-Davis
October 28, 2009
We (Linda and Rosaly Mays, Beverly and Cynthia Fresh) used to play football with him and neighorhood friends on OldFort Hill. Beautiful friend! Wonderful Memories. Blessings to the family. Roz Mays Davis ([email protected]); 512-589-7833
Linda Harmsen
October 28, 2009
I was glad to be with Ira and his family during his last week. He truly fought with all he had to live. He will be deeply missed.
Lori Cook-Spaulding
October 28, 2009
I went to Reagan HS with Ira and met his family several years ago. May God comfort his family at this time of sorrow.
Jere Hicks-Jacknitsky
October 28, 2009
May your family take peace in God's comfort during this time.
Candace Smith
October 28, 2009
Ira was a wonderful person and a friend during high school. My prayers are with his family at this time.
Kathy Stern
October 28, 2009
"Not without honor we shall truly be. True to our colors, symbols of our unity. Spirit and Victory, bonds which strongly tie. Our hearts, our minds together live, with honor, Reagan High".
For those of us who had the honor of knowing Ira, his infectious laughter, smile, and sense of humor will forever live in our hearts.
May our heavenly father bless the family and give you peace.
Kathy Reese Stern
Reagan High Class of 1976
October 28, 2009
Lara,
Ira was a special man. His smile and attitude was infecious, even back to junior high school. We all had much to learn from Ira about how to treat others and stay upbeat.
My prayer is for peace beyond understanding for all that knew and loved him.
Matt Mathias - Austin
October 28, 2009
Ira and I met at the Longhorn Luncheons, several years ago. He was someone we could always count on to be positive and smiling; regardless, of the circumstances. He was a class=A number one person who will be terribly missed. My prayers are with his family..May God bring you peace!
Don Bradley
Rev. Roscoe Harrison, Jr.
October 28, 2009
Earth has no sorrow Heaven cannot heal.You have my deepest sympathy and may the Lord comfort and heal you in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
Jeff Stern
October 28, 2009
I worked with Ira for three years and will always remember his positive attitude and his love for his family. He was a wonderful man and an amazing father!
Rev. Roscoe Harrison, Jr.
October 28, 2009
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. You have my deepest sympathy and may the Lord be your comforter and healer.
John L. Hanson, Jr.
October 28, 2009
Ira was truly one of GOD people. His compassion for young people was an inspiration. I was Blessed to have known him and I really enjoyed working with him when I had business at KEYE. The Austin communication community had lost one of its great contributors! My heartfelt condolence goes out to the family.
Valarie Tucker
October 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God's love and peace keep you during this time.
Cynthia Caldwell
October 28, 2009
I remember last year at the Anderson Basketball Banquet, you gaved such a motivational speech to the guys. I know they will always remember your kind words. We've been blessed to have had you in our lives.
"May God keep your family in his unchanging hands."
Cynthia Caldwell *Tyrone Allen Johnson Foundation & family
October 28, 2009
I remember last year at the Anderson Basketball Banquet, you gaved such a motivational speech to the guys. I know they will always remember your kind words. We've been blessed to have had you in our lives.
"May God keep your family in his unchanging hands."
Cynthia Caldwell *Tyrone Allen Johnson Foundation & family
Larry Greenhaw
October 28, 2009
Ira was so full of life that it's hard to believe he's been called home so soon. If you ever were around Ira and basketball, you were educated, entertained, and overjoyed, all at the same time.
Valarie Tucker
October 28, 2009
My heart is truly sad today. When I moved to Austin in 1987 and started working at KBVO, Ira took me in and made me part of his family. I had dinner at the Poole’s house, we went to the same church and I love riding around in that Saab he drove. Ira had class and style like no one I had ever known before. We had so many good times that I will always cherish. I spoke with Ira in April when I was in town and we had time to catch up with each other. He was so proud of his children and family. He was a great guy with a smile and laugh that made your heart smile. To his family and friends I wish you peace during this time. He will truly be missed.
Katherine Wantulla
October 28, 2009
May GOD Bless your family ! Ira you will truely be missed !
Debbie Hamilton
October 28, 2009
Ira was a wonderful human being and I will miss the sound of his laugh the most. My heart and prayers go to his family. He will be sorely missed.
R Scott
October 28, 2009
Our condolences and blessing to the family. May God continue to be with you during this time. He was a good man and we will miss him.
The Scott and Pinkard Family
Dianne & RJ Izzo
October 28, 2009
To live as Ira lived, bringing joy, love, and great good humor to all around him, is the greatest possible legacy. His memory lifts us. Thank you for sharing Ira with us, family, and know that many loving thoughts and prayers surround you.
Robert Montalbo
October 28, 2009
Do not go gently into that good night.
Robert Montalbo
October 28, 2009
Ira was a true friend who will be missed terribly. As a young man entering broadcasting at KBVO-TV I was unsure of myself and Ira Poole took me under his wing and taught me the ropes. He taught me with compassion, integrity and honesty and for that I am eternally grateful. A true fan of UT Football Ira was never one to miss a game and his love of Austin was unmatched. I know I can speak for all employees of KBVO/KEYE when I say he leaves behind a legacy. Ira, may God take care of you now and may you rest in peace.
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